Recruiting Specialist (Contract)

Posted on: 2007-07-26

GWINNITH GRIFFIN 145 East 39th Street, Apt. 914 New York, NY 10016 (212) 834-0377, (917) 348-9899 (mobile) [email protected] SUMMARY Innovative, versatile recruiter with proven expertise in finding passive candidates (candidate sourcing). Extensive experience, in-house as well as third-party, across a wide range of industries with emphasis on pharmaceuticals, financial services, and consumer products. Flexible and quick to learn with excellent communication and investigative skills. EXPERIENCE Venturi Staffing Partners -- New York, NY (2007) Recruiting Specialist (Contract) * Advised staffing firm on best practices and alternative strategies in recruiting for startup business (primarily finance/accounting) diverging from primary focus of administrative support functions. * Identified and recruited both active and passive candidates for new business segment. The Coleman Research Group -- New York, NY (2006) Research Associate (Contract) Utilized advanced internet search strategies to locate potential candidates across a wide range of industries/functions and contacted same for short-term consulting engagements on behalf of clients in the financial services industry. The Weatherly Group (Executive Search Firm) -- New York, NY (2004 -- 2005) Recruitment Specialist * Recruited to this firm by professional search consultants with whom I worked with from 1996 - 1999. * Utilized advanced internet search resources (x-ray, networking sites, site archives, site flipping) to locate active and passive candidates on behalf of clients in retail, high-technology, consumer products, financial services, and pharmaceuticals for placement in strategic and/or marketing roles. * Examples of successfully completed projects include: – Telecommunications Associate (national investment bank) – Associate Director, Market Research (global pharmaceuticals manufacturer) – Associate Director of Strategic Planning (national retail chain) – Director of Strategic Marketing (hospitality chain) – Director of Strategic Planning (multinational computer software manufacturer) – New Product Director, Neuroscience (multinational pharmaceutical corporation) – Vice President of Strategic Planning (global credit card corporation) SOS Interpreting, Ltd. -- New York, NY (2002 -- 2004) Recruitment Specialist * Located and contacted qualified candidates fluent in exotic (Cebuano, Laotian) as well as more readily-available languages (Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, etc.) * Recommended and enacted best practices in recruiting for both senior executive positions and translation staff, with particular focus on both no-fee/low-fee and selectively-targeted approaches. Strategies enabled company to hire Chief Financial Officer at virtually no cost. * Supervised booth at job fair; conducted research and submitted proposal to improve promotional capability at future events. * Provided first-response technical support to candidates submitting applications electronically via SF86 or EPSQ software. Rand Thompson Consultants, Inc. (Executive Search Firm) -- New York, NY (1999 -- 2001) Director of Recruiting – Strategy Practice * Recruited to this firm by professional search consultants with whom I worked with from 1996 – 1999. * Identified and recruited strategy professionals from premier consulting firms (McKinsey & Company, AT Kearney, etc.) for placement within Fortune 500 financial services companies. * Examples of successfully completed projects include: – Strategic Associate (consulting services firm) -- Director of Risk Strategy (multibillion consumer financial services corporation) -- Director of Strategic Infrastructure (global credit card corporation) * Coached applicants on resume preparation and interview strategies, directing unsuccessful candidates to alternative resources (books, websites, etc.) Hawkes-Peers & Co. (Executive Search Firm) -- New York, NY (1996 -- 1999) Senior Associate * Collaborated on client engagements for Fortune 500 companies in media, retail, restaurant, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, financial services, and management consulting. * Examples of successfully completed projects include: -- Product Manager (industrial manufacturing company) -- Corporate Director of Finance and Analysis (global consumer retail corporation) -- Manager of Corporate Strategic Planning (national restaurant chain). * Initiated discussions with Fortune 500 corporations leading to generation of active client relationships, including: -- Associate Director of Corporate Strategic Planning (global pharmaceutical company) -- Strategic Planning Associate (multinational high-technology firm) Additional Work History Provided Upon Request EDUCATION Teachers College, Columbia University -- New York, NY (1992 -- 1998) Master of Arts, Human Development, 1998 (GPA 3.75) New York University, College of Arts and Sciences -- New York, NY (1988 -- 1991) Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 1991 (GPA 3.62). Psi Chi. University Scholar. SKILLS * Highly proficient in Microsoft Office including intermediate and advanced functions in Word and Excel, working knowledge of Outlook and Publisher, self-taught in WordPerfect and Lotus 1-2-3. * Experience using various online/in-house candidate tracking database systems (Quickbase, Power Place, Talent Secure). * Strong writing and interpersonal skills.